Directing Intensive is all about preparing students for the responsibilities and functions a director must successfully navigate in order to direct a polished short film. The core of the course will be the individual project. Imagination is the first step to a successful summer!

The lessons learned in this class will help students finish a 5 – 7 minute narrative short, as well as, learn directing fundamentals that will help students discover how a director guides a film to completion including:

Breaking down a scene

Blocking the action

Effective Shot Selection

Directing the performance

Fine-tuning the story in post-production

The format of the course will be a combination of lectures and screenings. Students will also learn a number of other filmmaking tools – including:

How to tell great stories

Establish strong characters

Acquiring the ability to communicate with the cast and crew

Create a mise-en-scene

Use innovative sound design

Class sessions will also include tutorials on such topics as:

Script Re-Writing

Editing

Production Sound

Production Lighting

Cinematography

Pre-Production (storyboarding, casting, permits, and more)

Non-Linear Avid editing Training

As is done in all SCA production classes, students will join a small group of 3 – 4 filmmakers to bring the students’ vision to completion. Collaborating with other filmmakers in the spirit of teamwork will also allow students to gain valuable experience in other roles of filmmaking. Final films will be completed outside of class, so relying on the students within the group is essential.

All necessary equipment and production resources will be available for student use, including: